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Edinburgh Castle

… a castle here since the 11th century and
each century has seen changes and additions …

5 Star

Sightseeing » Landmark


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Edinburgh Zoo

… of Edinburgh city centre. Apart from getting close
to over 1,000 rare and beautiful animals, …

4 Star

Amusement » Zoo


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Fruitmarket Gallery

… of artists with both established and emerging international
reputations to Scotland and presenting the work …

4 Star

Art, Science & Culture » Gallery


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Gladstone's Land

… the windows, successive occupants have witnessed the procession
of Scottish history along the Kingis Hie …

3 Star

Art, Science & Culture » Museum


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Holyrood Park/Arthur's Seat

… and hills give Edinburgh its distinctive skyline. World
renowned for its geology, the Park also …

4 Star

Park & Scenic » City Park
Sightseeing » Landmark


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Museum of Childhood

… adults and children alike. It is a treasure
house, crammed full of objects telling of …

3 Star

Amusement » General
Art, Science & Culture » Museum


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Museum of Edinburgh

… prehistoric times to the present day. If you
know the story of 'Greyfriars Bobby', you …

3 Star

Art, Science & Culture » Museum


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Museum of Scotland

… throughout the world. A striking landmark in Edinburgh
's historic Old Town, this magnificent museum …

5 Star

Art, Science & Culture » Museum


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National Gallery of Scotland

… includes masterpieces by Jacopo Bassano, Van Dyck and
Tiepolo, transferred from the Institution and the …

5 Star

Art, Science & Culture » Gallery


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Old Town/Royal Mile

The historic high street of Edinburgh where you
will find Holyrood house, John Knox's House Tron …

5 Star

Area » Entertainment, Dining & Shopping
Area » Neighborhood


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Our Dynamic Earth

… in the infinity of space. See how satellites
monitor weather systems as they build up. …

4 Star

Amusement » General
Art, Science & Culture » Gallery


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Outlook Tower and Camera Obscura

… mirror and a lens project a 'live' image
of the surrounding area onto a large …

4 Star

Sightseeing » Landmark


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Palace of Holyroodhouse

… residence in Scotland. Situated at the end of
the Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyroodhouse …

4 Star

Sightseeing » Landmark


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Princes Street

… been the trash dump of Edinburgh for centuries
was drained in order to gain easier …

4 Star

Area » Entertainment, Dining & Shopping
Area » Neighborhood


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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

… of the UK's favourite attractions welcoming over 660,000
visitors each year. Originally founded as a …

4 Star

Park & Scenic » Gardens


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Royal Observatory Edinburgh

… single site a university astronomy research group, an
establishment of a UK Research Council and …

3 Star

Art, Science & Culture » General


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Royal Yacht Britannia

… Come and discover her fascinating story for yourself.
The Britannia experience begins in the Visitor …

5 Star

Art, Science & Culture » Museum
Tour » General


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Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre

This unique interactive visitor attraction Edinburgh, allows you
to experience the sights, sounds and smells of …

3 Star

Tour » General


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Scott Monument

… his Scottish novels he treats the history with
great care and affection. His monument in …

3 Star

Sightseeing » Landmark


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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art

… of 20th century works from the National Gallery
of Scotland, but the majority of the …

3 Star

Art, Science & Culture » Gallery
Art, Science & Culture » Museum


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Scottish National Portrait Gallery

… is an imposing neo-Gothic building in red sandstone,
designed by the architect Sir Robert Rowand …

3 Star

Art, Science & Culture » Gallery
Art, Science & Culture » Museum


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Scottish Parliament Building

… spectacular Holyrood Park and Salisbury Crags. Constructed from
a mixture of steel, oak, and granite, …

3 Star

Sightseeing » Landmark
Tour » General


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St Giles Cathedral

… the Royal Mile between Edinburgh Castle and the
Palace of Holyroodhouse. Also known as the …

3 Star

Religious » Cathedral

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